October 9, 2019 | Volume 72, Issue 1

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October 9, 2019

Volume 72 | Issue 1

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“Joker” premiere draws security concerns

Creepy non-Halloween albums

Haunted tours around New York City

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“Joker” premiere draws security concerns SAM UNGER Executive Editor This past weekend, the premiere of the R-rated DC Comics “Joker” film starring Joaquin Phoenix saw increased security amid fears of violence surrounding the film’s release. Armed police officers were stationed at theaters across the country after the FBI and Department of Homeland Security warned law enforcement about posts on social media and the dark web regarding possible attacks on movie theaters. Movie-goers were also subject to in-depth bag checks and metal detector screenings, with undercover officers deployed among crowds in the event of an incident.

Several theaters, including the AMC and Landmark chains, banned costumes and face paint for all future screenings of the “Joker.” This comes seven years after the 2012 mass shooting at “The Dark Knight Rises” screening in Aurora, Colorado. According to CNN, five family members and friends of victims of the shooting called on Warner Bros. to advocate for gun control in a letter asking the studio to “use your massive platform and influence to join us in our fight to build safer communities with fewer guns.”

Warner Bros. released a statement in response to the letter that read, “Make no mistake: neither the fictional

character Joker, nor the film, is an endorsement of realworld violence of any kind. It is not the intention of the film, the filmmakers or the studio to hold this character up as a hero.”

University junior Justin Winley, who saw the film on its opening night in New York City said, “I’d already heard about the enhanced security measures around ‘Joker’ before I went in. My friend who bought our tickets told me that when he got there, officers were standing in front of the theater armed with assault rifles.

By the time I arrived, the squad cars were still parked but the officers didn’t seem to be in formation, and they were gone before our screening began. The security didn’t make me feel much differently — these things don’t really happen in the city.”

He continued, “This is a landmark moment in cinema history; no other film has ever caused this level of hysteria and societal paranoia. I can definitely tell my children about it!”

With an opening weekend that garnered close to $100 million, “Joker” set a historic record as the highest October debut of all time. It seems that the controversial reviews and security concerns did little to deter the film’s success, as “Joker” is expected to attract more moviegoers in the coming weeks and will surely remain a topic of conversation.

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Who is Greta Thunberg?

NAOMI BITTON Contributor All political actions must come from a voice. Everyone has the ability to act against a situation that they feel is immoral. For the issue of climate change, Greta Thunberg has been a young and powerful leading voice. At 15 years old, Thunberg began protesting climate change by standing outside the Swedish parliament holding a sign that reads “Skolstrejk för klimatet,” or “School strike for the climate.” Thunberg began her climate strike by not attending school on Fridays and protesting on the streets of Sweden. Today, Thunberg speaks out to politicians and people around the world on the issue of climate change and is the author of a novel titled “No One is Too Small to Make a Difference.”

As a student in high school, Thunberg would typically be spending her weeks in class. However, she began what is now a worldwide movement called Fridays for Future. This campaign encourages people—mainly students—to discard their typical Friday schedules and protest against climate change instead.

What began as a single act of defiance is

now a weekly organized protest that has been held in countries like Uganda, New Zealand, Colombia, Germany, and many more. On Jan. 17 and 18, approximately 45,000 students protested in Switzerland and Germany in conjunction with this political action. Thunberg’s decision to work against the dismissal of climate change by many politicians attracted a large following.

Now 16, Thunberg was called to attend the UN General Assembly, UN Youth Summit, and to speak in the UN Climate Action Summit. The latter took place from Sept. 21–23 and discussed the need for climate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and their negative effects on the environment.

Before the summit, people marched through the streets towards downtown Manhattan in support of climate action.

Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office estimated that there were at least 60,000 protestors, while organizers of the march assumed 250,000. The crowd marched from Foley Square to Battery Park where a series of speakers and artists, from Thungberg to Jaden and Willow Smith, spoke in support of action.

Thunberg is a young woman who exemplifies all that she advocates.

To attend the summit, Thunberg traveled for 15 days in a zero-emissions yacht from Plymouth in the U.K. to New York. Commercial airplanes emit large amounts of greenhouse gases, which contradicts Thunberg’s proposals to reduce environmentally damaging greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, the yacht Thunberg traveled on uses underwater generator

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turbines powered by solar panels to avoid any harmful emissions.

At the summit, Thunberg spoke about the dire need for politicians to act on reversing the negative effects climate change may have on future generations.

Thunberg condemned politicians saying, “You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words.... people are dying. Entire ecosystems are collapsing. We are in the beginning of a mass extinction, and all you can talk about is money and fairy tales of eternal economic growth. How dare you!”

She continued on, directing her conversation towards the older generation of politicians at the conference, “For more than 30 years, the science [of climate change] has been crystal clear. How dare you continue to look away and come here saying that you’re doing enough, when the politics and solutions needed are still nowhere in sight...There will not be any solutions or plans presented in line with these figures here today, because these numbers are too uncomfortable. And you are still not mature enough to tell it like it is.”

As the University is a campus with many politically driven students, many had thoughts on Thunberg and her actions.

University sophomore Emily Keegan-Wolf expressed, “I thought [the Youth Climate Strike] was great. It was my first protest and it was amazing to see so many people of different ages, backgrounds, cultures, and genders coming together. People truly care about our environment and especially the younger generations. I think that the climate strike will definitely make an impact on political and government officials, but there is also so much to do.

I’ve only recently become familiar with Greta, but I know she’s doing amazing things especially at her age.”

University sophomore Amanda

Goldberg said, “I don’t know much about Greta Thunberg, but I’ve been hearing her name a lot recently. At the Climate Strike, everyone was chanting her name. I do know that she’s a Swedish queen who’s 16 years old and already presented at the UN for climate change!”

University freshman, Abigail Weisman said, “[Greta Thunberg] is a true reminder that people of the young generation can make an impact and create change for the better in society. The fact that she’s been able to be so politically active and have a voice that is impacting not only Sweden, where she is from, but countries all around the world in amazing.”

Whether in Sweden or in New York City, she has been promoting change and a better environment for future generations.

In March, Thunberg was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. More recently, she was one of the four winners of the Right Livelihood Award, also known as the Alternative Nobel Peace Prize, which recognizes individuals who did not receive a Nobel but were deemed worthy of one.

According to the Right Livelihood Award page, Thunberg was awarded “for inspiring and amplifying political demands for urgent climate action reflecting scientific facts.”

Thunberg has become a household name for the political movement against climate change. She has proved that no one is too young or alone to protest for change.

What began as a movement with her sitting alone outside of the Swedish parliament, has now escalated into an international movement preaching for change. Whether you attended the climate strike or not, Thunberg is a name to become familiar with. At this age and rate of her political career, it seems she will continue to be in the public, political news for years to come.

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Trump impeachment inquiry ALEXANDRA PUGA News Editor On of Sept. 24, an impeachment inquiry was issued against President Donald Trump

by Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. After talks are investigated between the President and Ukraine, he was charged with “betraying his oath of office and the nation’s security by seeking to enlist a foreign power to tarnish a rival for his own political gain.” According to The New York Times.

The President’s reaction was not far from unusual believing that it was a witch-hunt, a term he uses frequently while democrats look further into his time in office. On Sept. 24 he tweeted, “The Democrats purposely had to ruin and demean it with more breaking news Witch Hunt garbage. So bad for our Country!”

When Pelosi made the announcement, she stated “No one is above the law.”

University junior Emma Note said, “I think the impeachment inquiry was the right course of action with the information presented because it showed the president’s abuse of power. I think that it will be interesting to see how the country responds to having a president under investigation continue to hold office as well as run for reelection; that has never been done before.”

Once a non-binding resolution was approved by the Republican-led Senate called for the, “Trump administration to immediately provide the House and Senate intelligence committees a copy of a whistle-blower complaint” involving the President. In recent times, the whistleblower has come out against Trump and his activity within the Oval Office and foreign countries. It was brought to light that Trump was conversing with the President of Ukraine in mid-August. In the call, Trump apparently prodded the new President of Ukraine to work alongside Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani and U.S. attorney general to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden.

All according to a July 25 call.

The release of the phone call on Sept.

25 led Pelosi to confirm that an impeachment inquiry was necessary. “The release of the notes of the call by the White House confirms that the President engaged in behavior that undermines the integrity of our elections, the dignity of the office he holds and our national security,” Pelosi said in a press statement.

The President denies pushing the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden, a current rival in the run for President in the 2020 election, as well as his son Hunter Biden.

According to CNN, on Sept. 26 the whistleblower tentatively agrees to testify in front of members of Congress. Also, on Sept. 26, a majority of the house—217 representatives— agree with the impeachment inquiry. The majority consist of majority Democrats and one independent. On this day, part of the whistleblower’s complaint was released along with the announcement that he was a CIA agent detailed in the White House but has not returned to the CIA. After days of communication between the White House and Congress a poll taken on Oct. 3 read that 45 percent of Americans support impeaching Trump.

Throughout the past several weeks, many people within the Trump administration have

been subpoenaed but on Sept. 30, Giuliani was asked to turn over any documents involving the mentioning of an investigation into the Bidens ‘ involvement with China.

Trump publicly spoke out on Oct. 3 saying that he believes Ukraine and China should take means to start an investigation against Biden and his son. Vice President Mike Pence announced he believes there should be an end to these “endless investigations.” The following day, House Democrats demanded documents from Pence in relation to the impeachment inquiry.

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made claims, on Oct. 5 while in Athens, Greece, that members of Congress were harassing his department in order to obtain documents. Along with the of people subpoenaed Pompeo received a subpoena in the inquiry for documents that are required by the law.

University junior Owen McGonigle said “Personally, I will admit my own ignorance as per how the process of impeachment occurs.

While I consider myself fairly up to date with the political events of our country, I sometimes lack logistical and background knowledge to know exactly what should be happening at each moment. However, I would love to see Trump out of office. This presidency has been nothing but disgraceful, and I would take great relief in his impeachment.”

As of Oct. 4, there had been another announcement of a second whistleblower, and as of Oct. 6, the whistleblower officially came forward. The second complaint was mentioned

by Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson. Attorney Andrew Bakaj’s firm is representing multiple whistleblowers, saying, “I can confirm that my firm and my team represent multiple whistleblowers in connection to the underlying Aug. 12, 2019, disclosure to the Intelligence Community Inspector General.”

In the days following, Republicans have slowly backed the impeachment. Notable reactions come from Sen. Mitt Romney and Biden himself.

Sen. Romney made a public comment in regard to the Biden search saying it is “wrong and appalling.” President Trump tweeted a response to Romney, saying, “Mitt Romney never knew how to win. He is a pompous ‘ass’ who has been fighting me from the beginning…” and, “Somebody please wake up Mitt Romney and tell him that my conversation with the Ukrainian President was a congenial and very appropriate one, and my statement on China pertained to corruption, not politics. If Mitt worked this hard on Obama, he could have won. Sadly, he choked!”

A reaction from Biden came from a campaign manager Kate Bedingfield on Oct. 2, saying that Trump is “desperately clutching for conspiracy theories that have been debunked and dismissed by independent, credible news organizations.” She went on to say, “Now, with his administration in free-fall, Donald Trump is flailing and melting down on national television.”

Only time will tell if the inquiry results in the impeachment of President Trump.

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MTA spends billions on renovation MATTHEW BOURKE Contributor As all students at our University’s downtown campus know, we are blessed with a good subway system in NYC. When it first opened in 1904, the subway ran twenty-two miles from City Hall to 145th Street and Lenox Avenue—the longest stretch ever built at one time. From that initial route through the completion of the Independent Subway line in the 1940s, the subway grew to cover 722 miles—long enough to reach from New York to Chicago. It was once considered the best subway system in the world, but it now falls behind systems in other global capitals.

In spite of recent improvements, subway trips begin early in anticipation of delays or have crammed inside a packed car because the next train is 18 minutes away or have been stuck underground between stations with no cell service. Experts agree that the only way to rebuild the system is by installing modern signals to replace the antiquated equipment—some built before World War II—that presently directs train traffic. Completing this would transform the system into a modern subway worthy of a global capital.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has proposed a $54 billion capital plan—its largest ever—that includes projects intended to radically upgrade the system over the next five years. Highlights of the plan include modern subway signals, elevators in 70 stations and the extension of the Second Avenue subway north to East Harlem.

Securing funding for all of this is the MTA’s biggest challenge. They are depending on a mix of federal, state and city funding, none of which is guaranteed. If the transit agency does not secure enough funding, the plan will have to be smaller. Getting the required money is a long process, but the hope is that some of these projects will start moving ahead in 2020.

Many daunting obstacles exist. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has faced criticism for letting the system deteriorate on his watch. It remains to be seen whether Gov. Cuomo is committed to the overhaul proposed by the MTA. Complicating matters further, Gov. Cuomo and the subway leader, Andy Byford, have not gotten along in the past, and the MTA is facing a growing budget crisis that could lead to service cuts.

Last year, Byford introduced an ambitious plan, known as Fast Forward, to overhaul the signals on most lines over the next decade.

Byford said in an interview that “the plan is crucial to achieving one of his main goals”—pushing the on-time rate above 90 percent, which would put NYC on a par with the very best in the world: London, Hong Kong, and Singapore. He believes that fundamental, comprehensive re-signaling will get us there. However, Gov. Cuomo has balked at the price tag for this effort in the past.

Mayor Bill de Blasio has been happy to let Gov. Cuomo take the heat for the subway. But City Council speaker Corey Johnson, who is likely running for mayor in 2021, wants the city to retake control of the subway.

He argues that the system is too critical to the city’s success to let it be run by state leaders who do not even use it.

The subway has rebounded from its most recent low point of about two years ago, when significant disruptions regularly upended the city, and riders lost faith in the system. Since then, the on-time rate for trains has jumped to 80 percent, up from 65 percent in 2017. Subway cars are breaking down less frequently and the number of major delays is down.

Still, there is much room for improvement.

What can we, as students, do to help these proposed subway improvements come to fruition, in order to help students can write to our city, state and federal legislators, appealing to them to make funding the MTA’s proposal a priority. In the meantime, your University transit reporter will keep you informed of progress.

“No one is above the law.”

-Nancy Pelosi

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What you need to know...

KELSEY NICHOLSON Editor-in-Chief

With a year to go until the 2020 election, the Democratic party has over 20 confirmed candidates running for president. Most Democratic candidates seem to be running on incredibly similar platforms, which may make it hard for Democratic voters to narrow down their top choice for Commander-in-Chief. With another Democratic debate

happening on Oct. 15, it’s important to look at the participants who will be involved.

The Pace Press has compiled a list of the 2020 Democratic candidates who are participating in the debate on Oct. 15. and their stances on popular issues to help University students narrow down their selections. This article only deals with their stances on certain issues and not on the pasts and controversies surrounding the candidates. The Pace Press encourages you to do even deeper research into anyone you plan to vote for.

Joe Biden

Climate Change: Biden’s plan will ensure that the U.S. achieves a 100 percent clean energy economy and reaches net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. He also plans to reenter the Paris Climate Accord.

Economy: Biden has pledged to close $1.6 trillion in tax “loopholes.” However, he does not believe “500 billionaires are the reason why we’re in trouble” and has vowed not to “demonize” the wealthy.

Health Care: Biden does not support

Medicare-for-All, instead planning to expand Obama’s Affordable Care Act by giving every American access to affordable public health insurance and reducing health care costs.

Immigration: Biden’s website says he plans to secure the border in a humane fashion, and has recently pledged not to deport veterans who aren’t U.S. citizens.

Gun Control: Biden is a vocal supporter of gun control. He plans to ban the sale of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines,

require background checks for all gun sales, and incentivize “extreme risk” laws.

Women’s Rights: Biden personally opposes abortion. His campaign announced in June that he still supports the Hyde Amendment, which bans federal funding for abortions except in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother. Days later, Biden recanted his support for the Amendment.

Biden’s campaign website says that he plans to increase access to contraception and protect the Constitutional right to an abortion.

Elizabeth Warren

Climate Change: Warren has proposed the Green Manufacturing Plan to develop technology to prevent climate change, including a $2 trillion 10-year investment dedicated to clean energy research and extending clean American technology to other countries.

Economy: Warren has proposed an UltraMillionaire wealth tax, wherein households with incomes above $50 million would be taxed two percent on every dollar of net worth above $50 million, and three percent on every dollar above $1 billion.

Health Care: Warren supports Medicare-

for-All, plans to lower the cost of prescription drugs with the Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act, and hold insurers accountable for adequate mental health benefits with the Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act. Immigration: Warren plans to allow more refugees into the U.S., end the abuse of migrants and reduce detention, and decriminalize border crossings. She also plans to remake ICE and CBP to refocus them on homeland security efforts and insist on transparency.

Gun Control: Warren has proposed a plan to reduce gun deaths by 80 percent by instituting

universal background checks and prosecuting gun traffickers, as well as passing anti-corruption legislation. She also plans to pass gun violence prevention legislation which will be revisited yearly.

Women’s Rights: Warren has issued a Congressional call to action to protect women’s reproductive rights. She proposes an end to the Hyde Amendment, increasing funding for Title X, and repealing Trump’s gag rule that prevents doctors from discussing abortion with their patients.

Bernie Sanders

Climate Change: Sanders plans to reach 100 percent renewable energy for electricity and transportation by 2030 and complete decarbonization by 2050, as well as investing $16.3 trillion and declaring climate change a national emergency.

Economy: Sanders wants to increase the estate tax to 77 percent for the wealthiest citizens in America, as well as calling for America to ensure a “decent-paying job” for all American citizens. He supports raising the federal minimum wage to $15/hour.

Health Care: Sanders is the originator of Medicare-for-All legislation in the Senate. He plans to give all Americans coverage for their entire lives, financed by taxes. He plans to lower the prices of prescription drugs with the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act. Immigration: Sanders wants to enact immigration reform that includes a path towards citizenship, develop a humane policy for asylum seekers, and end the separation of families at the border.

Gun Control: Sanders plans to end the

NRA’s “corrupting effect on Washington” and expand background checks, end the “gun-show loophole”, ban the sale and distribution of assault weapons, and prohibit high-capacity magazines.

Women’s Rights: Sanders is pro-choice and opposes the Hyde Amendment. He also plans to adopt the Equal Pay for Equal Work through the Paycheck Fairness Act and “fully fund Planned Parenthood, Title X, and other initiatives that protect women’s health, access to contraception, and the availability of a safe and legal abortion.”

Pete Buttigieg

Climate Change: Buttigieg wants to implement a Green New Deal with a carbon tax-and-dividend for Americans, build a 100 percent clean energy society, and decarbonize transportation and major corporations.

Economy: Buttigieg plans to close the wealth gap and raise the federal minimum wage to $15/hour. He has also proposed the WalkerLewis Initiative to “spur entrepreneurship and job creation in underserved communities.”

Health Care: Buttigieg supports a singlepayer healthcare system, describing his proposed system as “Medicare-for-All Who Want It,” maintaining the existence of private insurance agencies but providing other options.

Immigration: Buttigieg wants immigration laws that don’t compromise human rights by including a pathway to citizenship and reasonable security measures at the border. He also wants to end family separation at the border.

Gun Control: Buttigieg plans to instate universal background checks, enact extreme risk laws, close the boyfriend loophole, ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and establish a nationwide gun licensing system.

Women’s Rights: Buttigieg is pro-choice and supports access to preventative care, contraceptive services, prenatal and postpartum care, and safe and legal abortion. He also plans to repeal the Hyde Amendment.

Kamala Harris

Climate Change: Harris plans to implement the Green New Deal as well as modernize our infrastructure for a carbon-free future. She also wants to build a clean economy that will create jobs in this modernization and re-enter the Paris Climate Accord.

Economy: Harris has unveiled a $3 trillion plan that would give single Americans making up to $30,000 a year a $3,000 tax credit and give married couples making up to $60,000 a year a $6,000 tax credit.

Health Care: Harris’s Medicare-for-All plan would expand the current Medicare system and allow “private insurers to offer Medicare plans as a part of this system that adhere to strict Medicare requirements on costs and benefits.”

Immigration: Harris is a vocal supporter of the DACA program and says she plans to reevaluate ICE. She also plans to end family separation at the border.

Gun Control: Harris is in favor of banning assault weapons, requiring universal background

checks, and repealing the NRA’s corporate gun manufacturer immunity. She also plans to close the “boyfriend loophole” and make gun trafficking a federal crime.

Women’s Rights: Harris unveiled her Reproductive Rights Act, which will prevent states from enacting abortion-restricting laws without clearing it with the Justice Department.

She also does not support the Hyde Amendment.

Harris supports equal pay for women and will protect Planned Parenthood.

Beto O’Rourke

Climate Change: Climate change will be O’Rourke’s top priority as president. He plans to invest $5 trillion in infrastructure and innovation and wants to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. He also plans to re-enter the Paris Climate Agreement.

Economy: O’Rourke supports the $15 federal minimum wage and a “tax code that gives a break to the middle class.” He also plans to close the pay gap by implementing the Paycheck

Fairness Act. Health Care: O’Rourke says he supports “Medicare for America” that would take the current Medicare plan in place for government employees and open it up to the uninsured while keeping private insurance plans as they are.

Immigration: O’Rourke is against family separation at the border and plans to increase funding to the asylum system, prevent the deportation of DREAMers, and create a pathway

to citizenship.

Gun Control: O’Rourke supports universal background checks, closing the “boyfriend” and “gun show” loopholes, passing extreme risk laws, and increasing trauma support.

Women’s Rights: O’Rourke is pro-choice and plans to work with Congress to pass legislation that protects the full spectrum of reproductive health care through insurance coverage. He also plans to repeal the Hyde Amendment.

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...for the Oct. 15 Democratic Debate Cory Booker

Climate Change: Booker plans to invest over $3 trillion by 2030 to shift the U.S. to a carbonneutral economy and “supercharge innovation and a clean energy workforce” by increasing the funds applied to climate research. He wants to reenter the Paris Climate Agreement and supports the Green New Deal.

Economy: Booker plans to implement Rise Credit, which will expand on Earned Income Tax Credit as well as enact “Baby Bonds, a new American birthright to close the wealth gap,” and raise the federal minimum wage to $15, and pass

the Paycheck Fairness Act. Health Care: Booker supports Medicarefor-All and wants to implement universal paid family and medical leave, provide resources for those affected by the opioid crisis, and lower prescription drug costs.

Immigration: Booker wants to end family separation at the border and ensure that our immigration system is humane. He also plans to update the asylum process and expand protections for DREAMers.

Gun Control: Booker plans to implement

gun licensing, pass universal background checks, ban assault weapons, and close loopholes. He also wants to require handgun microstamping, take on the NRA and corporate gun lobby, and limit gun buyers to one handgun per month.

Women’s Rights: Booker is pro-choice and plans to create a White House Office of Reproductive Freedom, repeal the Hyde Amendment, guarantee access to employerprovided contraceptive care, and end the domestic gag rule.

Amy Klobuchar

Climate Change: Klobuchar supports the Green New Deal and has signed the No Fossil Fuel Money Pledge. Klobuchar plans to re-enter the International Climate Change Agreement and bring back the standards for clean power and gas mileage in place during the Obama Administration.

Economy: Klobuchar plans to raise the corporate income tax from 21 to 25 percent to pay for a $650 billion increase in federal spending on infrastructure. She also plans to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.

Health Care: Klobuchar sees Medicare-forAll as a future possibility, but instead plans to expand Medicare or Medicaid to include costsharing reductions and lowering the price of prescription drugs. She has also called for a $100 billion investment in mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Immigration: Klobuchar supports a “comprehensive immigration reform bill that includes the DREAM Act, border security and an accountable pathway to earned citizenship.”

Klobuchar also wants to end family separation at

the border.

Gun Control: Klobuchar supports banning the sale of assault weapons ban, universal background checks, closing the “boyfriend loophole”, and raising the age to buy militarystyle assault weapons from 18 to 21.

Women’s Rights: Klobuchar is prochoice and believes that southern anti-abortion legislation is a “violation of civil rights.” She has spoken in the past about making abortions “safe and rare.”

Andrew Yang

Climate Change: Yang plans to tax greenhouse gas emissions, as well as using human engineering to cool the planet, investing in “large-scale geo-engineering measures like shoring up glaciers and reducing solar exposure.”

Economy: Yang believes in taxing capital gains like regular income and giving Americans a “Freedom Dividend” of $1,000/month. His idea of human-centered capitalism measures success based less on GDP and more on median income, standard of living, and social/economic mobility.

Health Care: Yang supports Medicarefor-All, increasing funding into mental health research, and decriminalizing opioids. He also wants to shift how doctors are compensated “to promote holistic and empathic care.”

Immigration: Yang plans on heightening border security and creating a “new tier of longterm permanent residency for anyone who has been here illegally for a substantial amount of time.” He plans to deport any undocumented immigrant who do not enroll in this system.

Gun Control: Yang proposes a tiered system for licensing guns similar to the different kinds of drivers’ licenses. Those with semi-automatic weapons or assault rifles would need more rigorous training and more intrusive background checks.

Women’s Rights: Yang is in favor of access to abortions, increased access to contraception, and making state abortion laws the responsibility of doctors. He says he will “support a woman’s right to choose in every circumstance.”

Tom Steyer

Climate Change: Steyer’s JusticeCentered Climate Plan will focus on creating a regenerative economy with emphasis on local solutions. He will focus on creating jobs that will neutralize global warming pollution by 2045 with an emphasis on low-income, indigenous, and communities of color.

Economy: Steyer plans to expand earned income tax credit, roll back President Trump’s tax cuts, and institute a wealth tax.

Health Care: Steyer supports a universal healthcare system, including a “strong public option that aggressively competes with the private insurance marketplace.” He plans to reduce prescription drug costs and eliminate surprise billing.

Immigration: Steyer plans to reinstate DACA and TPS programs, “reinvigorate” the visa system to attract the “best and brightest,” and create a path to citizenship.

Gun Control: Steyer’s “We Can End Gun Violence” plan will establish universal background checks, ban assault weapons, enact extreme risk laws, close loopholes, and create a new Office of Gun Safety and increase licensing requirements.

Women’s Rights: Steyer will fight for full reproductive rights for women, equal pay in the workplace including paid family leave, and equal opportunities in STEM.

Tulsi Gabbard

Climate Change: Gabbard plans to introduce legislation that will bring the U.S. to 100 percent renewable energy by 2035. with the Off Fossil Fuels for a Better Future Act. She supports the Green New Deal, though she is concerned with some of its “vague language.”

Economy: Gabbard has been vague on her plans to close the wealth gap, but voted against President Trump’s tax breaks for the wealthy and stated in 2017 that our “tax code needs serious reform.”

Health Care: Gabbard supports Medicarefor-All, but also believes that Americans should be allowed to remain with their private insurance providers if they choose.

Immigration: Gabbard plans to institute humane solutions at the border, supports DACA, wants to increase funding for the asylum system and create a clear and enforceable pathway to citizenship.

Gun Control: Gabbard has advocated for a complete ban on assault rifles and high-

capacity magazines. She plans to strengthen the current National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Gabbard is focused on “building bipartisan solutions that can actually be passed into law, rather than using the issue as a partisan political football.”

Women’s Rights: Gabbard supports a woman’s right to choose, equal pay for women, though early in her career she was anti-abortion.

She has since voted in favor of abortion rights.

Julián Castro

Climate Change: Castro plans to recommit to the Paris Climate agreement and reach netzero carbon emissions by 2045. He also wants to establish a National Climate Council and increase investments in research.

Economy: Castro plans to introduce a $3,000 child tax credit for working families, increase paychecks up to $9,000/year for working families with his Working Families First tax credit, and raise the federal minimum wage to $15/hour.

Health Care: Castro supports Medicare-forAll and will allow individuals to opt out if they

already have private health insurance. He will also make sure insurance covers mental health as well as physical health, and will invest in rural and low-income communities to make sure they have access to healthcare.

Immigration: Castro’s People First immigration policy will break up ICE, create a pathway to citizenship for DREAMers and those with temporary protected status. He also plans to revamp the visa system and end the separation of families at the border. Castro supports the increase in refugee admissions.

Gun Control: Castro places the majority of his focus on preventing acts of domestic terrorism by investing in programs to “combat hate.” He also plans to implement universal background checks, close NRA loopholes, and renew a permanent assault weapons ban.

Women’s Rights: Castro supports abortion rights, appoint judges who will keep Roe v. Wade in place, advance sex education and access to contraceptives, and end gag rules.

Photo credits: Biden—Wikimedia Commons; Warren—Wikimedia Commons; Sanders—Wikimedia Commons; Buttigieg—Wikimedia Commons; Harris—Wikimedia Commons; O’Rourke—Wikimedia Commons; Booker—Wikipedia; Klobuchar—Wikimedia Commons; Yang—Wikipedia; Steyer—Wikimedia Commons; Gabbard— Wikimedia Commons; Castro—Wikipedia

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EDITORIAL BOARD Kelsey Nicholson Editor-in-Chief Sam Unger Executive Editor Alexandra Puga News Editor Britni Dunn Arts Editor Barbara Rucci Features Editor Jessica La France Graphic Design Dylan Share Art Director Duke Huang Photo Editor Brianna Adkins Social Media Brooke Sufrin Business Manager Megann Martinez Events Coordinator Dr. Kelley Kreitz & Inbal Abergil Faculty Consultants

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To the Pace community, Welcome to the 2019–2020 school year. I hope you’ve had a great first month back. On behalf of the entire Pace Press staff, I want to thank you for picking up our first print issue of the year, and for reading all of our online articles this summer. We hope you continue to support us in publishing articles this year, both in regards to the University, New York, and the world as a whole.

Our theme for the October issue is HALLOWEEN! As a lifelong fan of Halloween, it felt fitting that my first issue as Editor-in-Chief be centered around my favorite holiday. New York City is also full of incredible things to do this October, whether it be haunted ghost tours of NYC landmarks or the annual Village Halloween parade. We hope this issue brings you into the Halloween spirit, and makes your semester We are grateful for the privilege of representing the University time and time again with our writing. If you have any ideas on articles you would like to write, don’t hesitate to email me at editor@thepacepress.org. We have pitch meetings every Monday at 12:30 (during common hour) in W605!

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Scary albums for Halloween listening BART CARMODY Staff Writer

As the hot weather fades, the leaves turn their color, and spooky season approaches us, it’s considered crucial for avid Halloween fans to set their own eerie tone for the incoming month. Whether that means marathoning every “Halloweentown” movie available or working some pumpkin spice into your morning routine, the time of the season is upon us and the festivities are in full swing. While many choose to make the soundtrack to their scares something more traditional like Tim Burton’s chillingly orchestrated “The Nightmare Before Christmas” soundtrack, or German pop star Kim Petras’ series “Turn off the Light”—a collection with a second installation currently on the way—any array of creepy-sounding albums can adequately complement the anticipation to Halloween. Here are three essential albums for the season.

Billie Eilish “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?” (2019) Haunted Highlights: “bad guy,” “you should see me in a crown,” “all the good girls go to hell,” “bury a friend,” “ilomilo.”

Teenage pop sensation Billie Eilish has had quite the rise to fame since the 2017 release of her “don’t smile at me” EP. From producing one-off singles for Apple commercials and Netflix originals to collaborating with artists like Justin Bieber, Khalid, and Kanye Westcosigned artist Takashi Murakami, her popularity is colossal compared to where she was just over a year ago.

This growth is important to note before introducing her 2019 full-length debut “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?” Eilish’s overexposure to the true gritty tendencies of the music industry makes for darker, far more introspective artistry from the singer, with her sound following her subject matters into the darkness as well. While her preceding work does include some dirty bangers like “Copycat,” her newest album expands on that sound in an exhilarating and petrifying way. The contrast between the artwork of her two chronological works alone set a disturbing tone— one, yellow and playful, the other, dark, confining, and nightmarish. In the album cover for her second work, the singer is depicted sitting on the edge of an unmade bed, sporting an off-putting smile and whited-out eyes.

Upon pressing play, the album hits the ground running with the menacing “bad guy,” the biggest commercial hit from the record. The track slowly encloses the listener in a circle of creeping catchy bass lines and

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quick snap patterns. Eilish lyrically depicts herself as a borderline villain or antihero of sorts throughout this song, presenting the listener with a weird sort of hesitant intimacy felt with the popstar. It almost feels as if she’s inviting you into her world, but you should be cautious to trust her—she’s dangerous. The song gets less catchy and more ghastly near the end when this powerful bass is brought in over some chopped-up, abstract drums, ones that clearly contrast the drums used for the first part of the song. The whole song builds up to a deep-hitting extravaganza in which it feels like the atmosphere that Eilish has built around you has finally leapt towards you, constricting you in its gruesomeness.

If “bad guy” sounds like the danger slowly getting closer to the listener, then “bury a friend” sounds like the chase scene. The production on the song is anxietyinducing as there are only a few short breaks in the song’s constant bellowing bass and power-tool-esque sound effects. Eilish effectively juxtaposes the dark instrumental by singing in a sort of frivolous nurseryrhyme tone, but contrasts that in her lyrics as well, as she repeatedly chants softly and politely, “I wanna end me.” The whole ballad is hauntingly confessional and the singer flawlessly entraps the listener in a maze of despair with no exit. The song summarizes the entire album fairly well, but even the more heartbreaking tracks like “when the party’s over” and “i love you” are sure to give you goosebumps just from the sheer beauty in Eilish’s voice.

the public. However, this album efficiently shows Sweatshirt’s growth and maturity. While there are a few questionable lines from himself and Tyler, the Creator on this record, it certainly seems as if Sweatshirt has been through a wringer that inspired him to set a more serious theme to his music. After all, it would be a shame to waste talent on a career dependent on edginess and shock value, especially for a rapper/producer of his caliber.

In fact, possibly the eeriest features of this album stem mostly from the production, as many of the songs sound like something you would hear on a scratched vinyl record. The song “20 Wave Caps” ft. Domo Genesis takes an organ synth that’s reminiscent of a horror movie and puts it on an abstracted loop over which the two rappers deliver a rapid and malicious verse.

Sweatshirt samples many aspects of horror movies throughout this album. The song “Centurion” ft. Vince Staples is sinister enough, but the rapper takes it to a whole new level as he scatters samples of old slasher movies throughout the track. If the album doesn’t sound perfect for Halloween, it’s certainly worth a listen nonetheless, as it features rap verses from Ocean and one from the late Mac Miller.

Earl Sweatshirt “Doris” (2013)

Before their sexual abuse allegation dispute in October 2014, leading to their ultimate break-up, Alice Glass and Ethan Kath of the electronic music duo Crystal Castles were highly influential in their genre. While most of their works hold a particularly eerie tone to them, perhaps the most impeccably composed is their album simply titled “II.” The artwork urges the listener to feel nostalgic, a low-rendered photo of a young X Tecumseh Clark visiting a cemetery—setting a tone similar to that of a fever dream that is successfully be delivered through Glass’s vocals when paired with Kath’s production.

Perhaps the most well-known cut off this record, “Celestica” is a melodramatic dance tune that features a chopped-up synth sample with pounding rhythmic drum patterns to compliment. It’s not here where Crystal Castles achieves their immaculate eeriness, though Glass floats over the song in with a blissful melody.

“Empathy” is a slightly more upbeat song from the trackist, featuring elements more commonly found in modern-day EDM. This may sound basic, but once again, Kath’s production is carried to a whole new level when Glass lays her vocals over it, this time, sounding more heavenly and celestial for a good majority of the song. The hook features the singer chanting far-away cries towards an aggressive and unrelenting electronic beat, a pairing that would traditionally seem unable to mesh well together, but works through the creativity of the two.

Another example of this creativity coming out shines on the song “Vietnam,” featuring one of Kath’s more euphonious beats. The two experiment with vocal-pitching and chopping-and-screwing on Glass’s voice, with her repeating different variations of the same line throughout the track, creating an inescapable dreamworld in which Kath is your soundtrack and Glass is your narrator.

Robert Smith of The Cure also delivers a vocal performance on the track “Not in Love,” a heartwrenchingly honest tale of the falling out of love between two lovers. While many may argue, and rightfully so, that it’s hard to continue partaking in an artist’s work after said artist has been accused or found guilty of some sort of heinous crime, Crystal Castles’ work was undeniably stunning that encapsulated the beauty within the horror.

Haunted Highlights: “Pre” ft. SK La’Flare, “20 Wave Caps” ft. Domo Genesis, “Hive” ft.

Vince Staples & Casey Veggies., “Centurion” ft. Vince Staples, “523.”

Back when rap collective Odd Future ran a lot tighter than it does now, with talent like Tyler, the Creator, Frank Ocean, and Syd of The Internet getting their starts there before going on to lead impressive careers, many classic rap fans were anxious to see where rapper/producer Earl Sweatshirt would take his talent next. With his collaborators beginning their solo careers following the release of the last Odd Future mixtape in 2012, Sweatshirt released his highly anticipated debut solo album, “Doris.”

A simple look at the album cover and a peek into the first track will make it clear why this album qualifies as “spooky.” Here stands Sweatshirt looking gloomy yet redoubtable in a glitched-out photo, grainy and monochrome. The first track “Pre” ft. SK La’Flare, a relative of Ocean, is the villainous tone-setter for the remainder of the record. The listener is immediately met with this hard-hitting synthand-bass combo that La’Flare rips into with his tough delivery, performing such a lengthy verse that some first-time listeners may even begin to wonder where Sweatshirt is on his own song. With only a little over sixty seconds left, La’Flare suddenly cuts his verse mid-bar and Sweatshirt slides on like butter, sounding just as evil as his counterpart.

Prior to the release of “Doris,” Sweatshirt relied relatively heavily on edgy, satirical lyrics for the pure sake of sparking controversy.

Many of the things that Odd Future members would rap about launched them into all sorts of scrutiny from Darkroom and Interscope Records

Crystal Castles “(II)” (2010)

Haunted Highlights: “Celestica,” “Baptism,” “Empathy,” “Vietnam,” “Birds.”

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“TURN OFF THE LIGHT” this October GRACE POTTER Staff Writer

Since the recent release of her first full album “Clarity,” pop artist Kim Petras has been taking the music world by storm. She blew up last October after releasing a short Halloween-themed album titled “TURN OFF THE LIGHT, VOL.1.” With a few instrumental transition songs, Petras put what are now creepy favorites on the album, such as “Turn Off The Light,” “Close Your Eyes,” “Tell Me It’s A Nightmare,” and “In The Next Life.”

Recently, right in the middle of her tour, Petras announced a second volume, released Oct. 1, filled with more ghostly and glamorous music just in time for the Halloween season. Fans heard only a few snippets of songs from Petras’ Instagram, making most of the album a total surprise. Petras also posted her classic bloody album art each day to get fans excited as she counted down to the first.

Originally, fans were under the impression that Petras would be writing an entirely separate part two of TOTL, but she dropped another surprise: she would be adding onto the original album and making one giant masterpiece of creepy pop music. With the classic album cover showing a creepy hand with bright pink nails, the new mega-album features bright green nails for added creepy effects.

After the album finally dropped, Petras fans went crazy. The new songs were placed before the older ones on the track listing, and the new era led into the old one smoothly.

Fellow Petras fan and University sophomore Eddie Warner said, “I think this album is an incredible collection of songs that all pull material from the more sinister side of life.

The actual music incredibly syncs with her lyrics to create something beautiful, yet dark, which is perfect for spooky season! My favorites are ‘Death by Sex’ and ‘In The Next Life.’”

Petras is great at drawing members of the LGBTQ+ community to her music (particularly TOTL) through a mix of camp, sex, and pure glamor. In between each song, similar to her first album, are short instrumental tracks to make it a cohesive story.

University sophomore Christopher Cerra said, “I think this album shows off her versatility in producing the instrumentals as well as her countless bops. I also commend her for being one of the first pop females to be brave enough to release Halloween music!”

As sung by the pop princess herself, “If you’re looking for a fright…” go listen to this chillingly electric album this October to get into the mood. Can I get a “woo-ah!” for this Halloween?

Christopher Cerra

Kim Petras at the “Broken” tour

EDITOR’S PICKS: Halloween Movies FAMILY FAVORITES The Addams Family Addams Family Values Casper Coraline Corpse Bride Double, Double, Toil and Trouble Frankenweenie Halloweentown series Harry Potter series Hocus Pocus Howl’s Moving Castle It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire Monster House Mostly Ghostly My Babysitter’s a Vampire The Nightmare Before Christmas Paranorman Phantom of the Megaplex Scooby-Doo Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed Spirited Away Twitches Twitches Too Under Wraps

HORROR A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) American Psycho The Blair Witch Project (1999) Carrie (1976) Child’s Play (1988) The Conjuring Dracula (1992) The Exorcist Friday the 13th Get Out Halloween Hereditary The Invitation It series Jennifer’s Body The Mist Mother!

Poltergeist The Ring Rosemary’s Baby Psycho Scream The Shining Silence of the lambs The Sixth Sense Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

MISC. Beetlejuice The Craft Dark Shadows Edward Scissorhands Ghostbusters Heathers Mars Attacks!

Over the Garden Wall Practical Magic The Rocky Horror Picture Show Scary Movie Sleepy Hollow Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Twilight series What We Do in the Shadows Young Frankenstein

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American Horror Story goes old sch􏿁l wi􏿀 “1984” ALEX BARGE Contributor Halloween is just around the corner, which means “American Horror Story” fans are in for another season of gore, plot twists, and an array of new characters to bring the theme “1984” to life. We’ve seen the show take on an asylum, a circus, a hotel, and even a haunted house, but we’ve never come quite this close to a slasher series.

“1984” takes place at a summer campsite, paying homage to the classic film “Friday the 13th” (1980), and of course other knife-wielding slasher flicks such as “Psycho” (1960), “Halloween” (1978), and “Scream” (1996) to name a few.

Though only a couple episodes have aired so far, viewers have already been introduced to some interesting characters, such as the classic sweet girl character, Brooke (Emma Roberts). We are shown her past of escaping death and are quickly introduced to the idea that she is not quite what she seems. Some other characters introduced so far

Billie Lourd in “1984.”

are- the jock stereotype, Chet, played by Olympic skier Gus Kentworthy, the rebel, Montana (Billie Lourd), the head of the group, Xavior (Cody Fern), and the lovable friend Ray (DeRon Horton). Matthew Morrison (“Glee”), Leslie Grossman (AHS alum), and Angelica Ross (“Pose”) round out the cast as the only adult workers at the camp. What is interesting about all of the cliché horror movie roles is Ryan Murphy’s special twist on each of them, for what viewers have already found out in the first few episodes is that everyone has a secret. As viewers follow the rag-tag group of teens to Camp Redwood, we can only assume everyone will eventually show their dark side.

There can’t be a slasher series without a slasher, Mr. Jingles (John Caroll Lynch), who is introduced even before the familiar creepy theme song plays in the first episode of the season, is the AHS version of a classic murderer. Mr. Jingles takes pride in killing people in masses, taking a souvenir from each kill: the victim’s ear. He uses these to put together @ahsfx / Instagram a necklace to wear almost as if the “Hooked on a feeling.” remains are medals. He manages to movie and ‘80s easter eggs. It’s hard to forget that most escape a mental hospital, in a Michael Meyers- of the infamous cast from the first season of “American esque manner, and makes his way straight to Camp Horror Story” won’t be in this season, or possibly any in Redwood—the place he murdered 10 people 14 the future. years prior.

University student, Clarissa McElroy, she said, “I To make things even more unsettling, Murphy like the new season. It’s great! I love how Ryan Murphy introduces Richard Ramirez (Zach Villa), a real-life makes the show seem as if the viewer is back in 1984 in murderer who was convicted of 13 counts of murder terms of the shots and angles, but it’s a little upsetting in 1989. He goes by the “Night Stalker,” as he so to not see iconic familiar faces of Evan Peters or Sarah famously calls himself while he threatens Brooke Paulson.” It’s safe to say that not having both of these in the first episode as he tries breaking into her Los iconic actors in the show will definitely create a different Angeles apartment, prompting her to get away at dynamic, but fans of “AHS” have high hopes for this Camp Redwood for her safety. season since it’s paying homage to movies we love. @ahsfx / Instagram “1984” is definitely going to be full of horror

Stephen King's Horror Legacy BRITNI DUNN Arts Editor World-renowned author Stephen King recently released his newest novel, “The Institute.” The book focuses on a young boy who is kidnapped and taken to an institute with other children who have telepathic abilities. This novel is comparable to his 1980 hit “Firestarter,” about a young girl with telepathic/telekinetic abilities—these books are 39 years apart, which begs the question, how has King managed to stay relevant as a novelist for so long.

King’s first successful novel, “Carrie,” was published in 1973 with a film made in 1976 and 2013. This is just one example of King’s work transcending generations and allowing people to be frightened for over four decades by the same story.

Even more relevant is King’s classic masterpiece “It.” The book is over 1,000 pages and has terrified

reader since 1986. The 1990 miniseries “It” made Tim Curry’s Pennywise the Dancing Clown horrifyingly recognizable in pop culture. The series was remade into a two-part movie, with “It” released in 2017 and generating a new wave of interest in the novel and concept as a whole.

“It Chapter Two” was released in September, an end to the saga. The tale has become one of the most notable horror stories of all time, which is why it was remade for a new generation’s enjoyment.

King’s books are often made into films or television shows to be viewed by a larger audience, which is probably why he has made it so deeply into mainstream media. He wrote the famous novel, “The Shining,” which became one of the most recognizable stories of all time. It became a movie that has been used in media to this day,

with commercialization of phrases and images of the movie and book.

The world of horror and mystery would not be the same without the work of King, a driving force in the industry. Anyone who can last in the writing world for half a century is worth noting, and King is the shining example of an author staying relevant. As Halloween approaches, people can expect to see plenty of King themed costumes, parties, and references to his classics. His works are a spooky season staple and are sure to be for years to come.

Tim Curry as Pennywise in King’s “It.”

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Reeve Carney as Orpheus in “Hadestown.”

ALYSA LEBON Contributor Halloween is a time for tricks, treats, and sometimes costumes that are a bit too tight. For years Broadway has been celebrating one of America’s favorite holidays and bringing it to life on stage.

Here are some scary shows to get your Halloween fill. As the cast of “Mean Girls” puts it perfectly “If I could change the world, I’d make it Halloween… every single day.”

“Beetlejuice” Say his name three times and he’ll become one of the most beloved shows on Broadway. The show takes haunted houses to a whole new level along with exorcisms, forced marriages, and murderous plots. The show focuses on death, from Lydia Deetz’s (Sophia Anne Caruso) obsession with her recently-deceased mother, or Betelgeuse’s (Alex Brightman) desperation to escape the afterlife and join the living; the show is not shy about the theme. As the cast says in the opening number, “God, I hope you’re ready for a show about death.” OH— there’s a giant sandworm, too.

University freshman, Eliza Castillo agrees that “Beetlejuice” deserves the recognition. “I love the ‘Beetlejuice’ production,” she stated, “…it’s the perfect spooky musical for the Halloween season along with the movie version.”

“Little Shop of Horrors” Devouring the hearts of Broadway fans, “Little Shop of Horrors” is a true classic. A nerdy boy working at a flower shop raises a Venus flytrap that eventually grows to be a monster, devouring everything in sight. The musical perfectly combines comedy, horror, and sci-fi on stage. Entertaining audiences since 1986, the sold-out off-Broadway revival will continue through January 2020. The revival includes “Glee” alumni Amber Riley and Jonathan Groff, as well as “Be More Chill” star George Salazar, joining

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Brightman, Rob McClure, and Kerry Butler in “Beetlejuice.”

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Musicals can be scary, too! an incredibly diverse cast.

After Seymour begins feeding people to his plant Audrey II, the plant grows hungrier for more bodies to feast on.

“Sweeney Todd” One of the darkest stories to ever hit Broadway leaves audiences unsettled and wary of pies for life. Stephen Sondheim challenges conventions in lyricism and story with a musical definitely not fit for the faint of heart. After being exiled for 15 years, a barber decides to not only get revenge on the judge who ruined his life, but the entirety of Fleet Street. Sweeney Todd and the successful pie-maker, Mrs. Lovett, take the town by storm in hopes to exact revenge in the most gruesome ways.

“hadestown” The recipient of “Best Musical” along with seven other awards at the 2019 Tonys, “Hadestown,” is a chilling adaptation of the Greek myths surrounding Orpheus and Eurydice as well as Hades and Persephone.

A “hungry young girl” named Eurydice is surprisingly persuaded to join Hades into a next level hell. Eurydice’s only hope is her true love, Orpheus, a songwriter looking to bring the world back into tune. The Fates whisper in the back of your mind with a sound like howling wind. Hades’ chilling voice leaves audiences fearful and awaiting a new argument with the queen of the underworld, Persephone. “Hadestown” shows audiences how the world could be with quite a few creepy elements.

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Phantom of Opera”

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Love is a complicated thing as it is, but falling in love with a deformed composer who haunts an opera house is as complicated as it gets. This is the case for up-in-coming soprano star, Christine, who decides her heart is falling for a murderous phantom of an opera house. The ghost begins to train Christine and the haunting

intergalacticrobot.blogspot.com tale unfolds. For years “The Phantom of the Opera” has entertained audiences and has become one of the most successful shows ever to be on Broadway.

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families and couples as the audience is taken on a ride that will make them laugh, cry, and hold their breath.

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Rocky Horror Picture Show”

Based on the 1989 cult classic, “Heathers” follows high school senior Veronica Sawyer as she joins the most popular clique in school, the Heathers, and starts dating brooding outcast J.D. Things quickly get out of hand after she accidentally murders the head Heather, Heather Chandler. Veronica must deal with her guilt and love for J.D. while the town rallies around the recently deceased teens. The musical combines dark comedy, teen angst, and suspense to tell the story of popularity gone wrong.

This immersive campy musical showcase takes adult audiences on an adventure with a young straightlaced couple, a criminologist, a group of Transylvanians, and a “Sweet Transvestite” named Dr. Frank-n-Furter.

The musical was originally slept on when it first premiered in 1975, but has since become a cult classic, known for its midnight showings nationwide. Audiences can definitely count on doing the timewarp again for many Halloween celebrations to come.

“The Addams Family”

“Wicked”

Based on Charles Addams’ popular comic strip and its television and movie adaptations, “The Addams Family” is a classic tale full of “creepy and kooky” twists and turns. When Wednesday Addams tries to introduce her boyfriend’s family to her own insanely ghoulish one, they all get trapped in the Addams’ haunted mansion for the night. Tensions build between the

She’s mean, green, and her show just turned sixteen; it’s “Wicked!” The prequel to “The Wizard of Oz” tells how the Wicked Witch of the West truly wasn’t even wicked to begin with. “Wicked” shines light on how even the most wicked people are truly just misunderstood—even if it’s not somewhere over the rainbow.

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Melanie Martinez’s macabre world of “k-12” BRITNI DUNN Arts Editor Melanie Martinez returned from a four-year hiatus with a bang: a full-length feature film on YouTube, an album, and a multi-country tour. Martinez, an alumnus of “The Voice,” released her first album “Crybaby” in 2015 accompanied by music videos to each song that follows a singular storyline.

Both of Martinez’s albums are based on the same character, Cry Baby, a metaphorical representation of Melanie as a child. Her first album focuses on Cry Baby’s childhood from her earliest stages and lays out the family dynamics and abusive relationships that prove to be formative.

On Sept. 6, Martinez released “k-12,” a whole new installment in the Cry Baby concept and visual world.

The story follows Cry Baby through her school years or what she calls “what will inevitably be the worst years of my life.” She is sent away to an evil sleepaway school in which adults medicate, manipulate, and torture children.

The album and movie are metaphorical for broken systems in America and the oppression of women, children, and basically anyone who is not in power.

The YouTube film written, directed, and starring Martinez showcases how she feels about the world through a pastel screen and childhood themes. Throughout the film, multiple political and social statements are made.

For example, viewers are introduced to Miss Daphne, a menacing older woman with devil-horned shoulders, snorting cocaine from her massive acrylic nails; one of the many authorities in the movie that should not be in charge of children. The Pledge of Allegiance begins and an African American boy refuses to stand up while Miss Daphne threatens him to stand multiple times. Before two guards come to apprehend the boy, he says, “liberty and justice for all? That’s bullsh*t.”

An even more apparent example is when a teacher at K-12 comes out as a transgender woman, asking the principal to now refer to them as “Miss Harper.” The principal mocks her and simply states “Mr. Harper, you’re

fired.” This cuts to the song “The Principal,” an ode to the men who run society while simultaneously ruining it.

Melanie strongly sings:

I’ve tried to make you listen / But you won’t, it’s your way, right? / Killing kids all day and night / Prescription pills and online fights / Shooting at the angels while / Claiming you’re the good guy.

-Melanie Martinez, “k-12”

This alludes to mass shootings, social media’s detriment, and the faults of America’s capitalist system.

Martinez throws fans even further into the conceptual world she created with her first album. This particular set of lyrics and visuals deals with even more adult concepts than her previous work. “Orange Juice” is a song directly about bulimia—the film showing girls throwing up oranges, while Cry Baby is shown in a breathtaking black and orange wig with a whimsical green dress dancing in a field with an array of other women. In the film, Cry Baby tells a girl with bulimia that their bodies are temporary and that “everyone is deserving of love. Everyone.”

The film costed Martinez’s record label, Atlantic Records, $6 million and a 31 day filming period in Budapest, Hungary. Quite a bit of money, time, and effort were put into this body of work and it is clear through listening to the production value of the album and watching any scene of the film.

The concept of “k-12” gives listeners and viewers some frightening or unsettling images. “Show and Tell” is probably the most disturbing moment of the film—Cry

Baby is strung up like a puppet, dancing for her class. The class stares at her with vacant expressions, clapping like maniacs. The students are only comparable to animals as they scream and jump for Cry Baby’s puppeteered performance. Throughout the film, the children vacantly staring and smiling is a common theme due to the “spell” put on them by the school administration.

The album and film have been incredibly well received with over 30 million views on YouTube. Atlantic Records strategically did not put out a single for the album before the full work came out—this way they can view listening trends and find the song that suits the radio best.

After four years of little to no music from Martinez, fans eagerly have taken all of “k-12” in. The album has been fully complete for over a year, but not a single snippet was released until this summer. This is most likely due to the fact that in 2017 Martinez was accused of sexual abuse by her friend, Timothy Heller. The news surfaced and deeply damaged Martinez’s image, but as of the new album coming out it seems as if her brand is still as strong as ever. While she did release a short statement at the time, she has not said much during her hiatus, possibly giving people time to deal with the accusations or simply forget.

University sophomore and Arts and Entertainment Management major, Shelby Pickelny, said the break was “a good move for Melanie Martinez for social reasons, she needed to wait for the rape allegations to clear up and be questioned before it was a good idea to put out her new material.”

“K-12” is a creepy, intoxicating, and beautiful portrayal of societal issues without being preachy or overbearing. Through childhood themes and sounds, Martinez is able to build upon the world she has already created in a meaningful way that fans are responding very well to. It is not far from the realm of possibilities that this album could have the young singer’s breakout hit. Although shrouded with controversy and mystery— Martinez is an artist with unique ways of touching her fans’ hearts.

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Neighborhood spotlight: SoHo UYEN DAO Contributor Fall is slowly sweeping over Manhattan, and summer is making its way out the door. This period of transition may be the perfect time for University students to walk around and enjoy the atmosphere of New York City. For University students who are looking to upgrade their closet, window shop around town, or even treat themselves to a good meal outside of the Financial District, a great place to check out is SoHo. SoHo, short for South of Houston Street, is located in lower Manhattan and is fairly close to campus. For University students, it is very convenient to commute there since the 6, N, R, Q, W subway lines are nearby and stop at the Canal Street station and the Spring Street station.

SoHo is believed to be Manhattan’s largest mall as the neighborhood is known for its fashion. There are high-end brands from Louis Vuitton and Canada Goose to Off White and Gucci. There are also more affordable options such as H&M, Zara, Nike, and Madewell.

A convenient aspect of this neighborhood is that all the stores are just a few blocks away from one another, making it easy to shop without walking far to the next shop. “I love to visit SoHo on the weekends. There is so much to see and even more to buy,” said University senior Sasha Kish.

SoHo is also the home to stores such as MUJI and Goods for the Study which provide office supplies and stationary. These stores carry items from pens and papers to containers and journals, perfect for students.

Like many parts of the city, SoHo is a great place to people watch when it comes to learning about the current fashion trends. Grab a coffee, watch the city-dwellers pass by, and be inspired by how they express themselves in their fashion. SoHo is a place to view the products of young designers when such events are held in Canal Street Market or The Market NYC. To start the day here, the iconic Dominique Ansel Bakery is also located in SoHo.

For an intimate and upscale dinner, Balthazar serves traditional French dishes. For more laid-back options, there are plenty of cafes to spend time in such as Little Lions and Everyman Espresso.

University students should be on the lookout for all that is trending in SoHo because there is plenty to see within this small area of Manhattan.

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Communications student helps launch new app KELSEY NICHOLSON Editor-in-Chief

Thread is a new app launching this week. According to Thread’s app store listing, it is “for group chats and stories that find you great content and helps creators get paid.” On Thread, you can explore news articles curated for you and share them in private direct messages, group chats, or stories, all without the pressures of likes and follower counts. The Pace Press sat down with University student Daniel Estreicher, a Communications major currently interning at Thread to discuss the launch of the app.

Kelsey Nicholson: What can you tell us about Thread?

Daniel Estreicher: On Thread, there are no public comment threads, so there are no trolls that could hijack a thread and spam it with their own agenda. It’s completely private; the goal is to show the user articles that they are genuinely interested in and allow content creators to get monetized.

KN: What kind of content would be shared?

DE: Right now, we’re focusing on news articles and different forms of journalism. Anything creative that content creators want to publish will be fair game. In the future, we plan to allow content creators to monetize their work and allow them to publish weekly or monthly content that people can subscribe to. That will hopefully be in the next few months or so.

KN: Do users create profiles?

DE: Yes. Once you launch the app, it gives you the prompt to create a username, that way friends and family can find you and you can add each other. After creating your profile, it will give you a few categories you can subscribe to, like sports, technology, or politics. One of the really cool features of the app is you can sign up for personalized times when you want to get notifications. For example, if you have a break between classes on Monday and you want to know what’s going on in the world, you can subscribe to world news and get notifications specifically at the time you choose.

KN: Who do you think this app will appeal to most?

DE: Currently, our demographic is anywhere from 18 to 30. I think anyone can benefit from this app because,

at the heart of it, it is for content creators and users to start conversations and be genuinely interested in what they are reading. It’s commonplace for social media algorithms to force articles and posts on users even if it isn’t something they’re interested in reading. The team at Thread prides itself on eliminating all of that and personally curating what the user actually wants to read.

KN: How has your experience in the Communications department helped you work with Thread?

DE: To name drop Professor Min, I’ve taken three classes of his and I knew as soon as I got the internship at Thread that I would want to tell him first. I know he used to oversee The Pace Press and has been working in the field of journalism, specifically digital journalism, and he is very well-versed. A lot of my experiences in his classes have really come into play in terms of deciding how to market the app in a sea of apps that claim to do similar things. I believe that Thread actually cares about the user and will eliminate algorithms and intrusive posts that users don’t want to see.

KN: What are your duties at Thread?

DE: My title is Digital Marketing Intern, so I have been tasked to compile lists of possible content creators, like photographers and comedians, as well as different writers and actors. In the following weeks after launch, we will be doing a few in-person promotions. We are planning to start a pop-up booth in Union Square to hand out stickers and flyers to familiarize people with the app.

We’ve also been tweaking our Twitter and Instagram pages.

We feel there is a lot of overlap in social media, so we are trying to use different platforms to target different audiences. For example, on Instagram, what we’re going to try to do in the next few weeks is reach out to content creators and students who may be burnt-out on mainstream social media and do quick weekly interview-style videos asking what they are looking for in social media in hopes of getting more people to talk about the app.

KN: Do you have a date for the Union Square popup yet?

DE: We do not have a date for that currently, but we are planning to do it in the next few weeks.

KN: For you as a college student, what do you think is the main issue with social media today? Do you feel

any burnout?

DE: I certainly agree that the constant pushing of algorithms and posts that are unwanted is unnecessary and can really dull the experience of surfing the web. I also think that with a lot of social media nowadays, it’s all about numbers with follower counts and likes. Everyone is constantly refreshing their Instagram or Twitter accounts to see how many likes they got. To me, that just takes away from the focus of what it is that you’re aiming to do on any given app. With Thread, there won’t be stress about likes or followers, as those seem to promote unhealthy behavior and obsessiveness.

KN: A lot of times for content creators, monetization relies on likes and followers. If there any precise numbers, what will the monetization be based on?

DE: While I can’t say for sure entirely, I know that a lot of the people we are planning to reach out to in the coming weeks and months already have a following on mainstream social media apps. I’m not sure how payment rates will be determined, though.

KN: Did you find this internship on your own or did the University’s Career Services office help you look?

DE: I actually found the listing on Handshake (shout out to Handshake). I read the description and realized that as a Communications student who is interested in digital journalism that it would be a great fit. I applied, heard back from one of the co-founders, we had a short phone conversation, and then the next day I was invited to meet them at their office. They hired me and I’ve been working for college credit ever since. It’s been a great experience.

Thread was officially released on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. You can download it on the iOS app store.

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Barbie introduces a Día de los Muertos doll

JORGE ORTIZ HERNANDEZ Contributor

as a Barbie doll.

This is not the first time Mexican culture has been depicted on Barbie dolls.

Since the 1970s, Mattel has had their “Dolls of the World” brand, and there are still Barbie dolls being sold under that toyline to this day, according to Cultura Collectiva.

In 1989, the first edition Mexican Barbie doll was released, followed by second edition Mexican Barbie released in 1996.

What is unique about these dolls is that they are not as commercially accessible as some of the usual dolls. Similar to the Día de los Muertos doll, these are special edition and collector’s edition dolls, made to be sold at a higher price. “If it is for cultural representation, it would be for children to actually buy and play with, not at a $75 price tag under a Collector’s label,” expressed University freshman Alma Gomez Martinez. The closest there is in the market today to a Mexican Barbie doll for children to play with is the Frida Kahlo doll from Mattel’s “Inspiring Women” line from senior designer Kelley Lindberg. On Barbie’s official website, that doll is priced at $29.99.

On the other hand, some have appreciated the parts of the doll that hearken directly to the celebrations and

Mattel’s announcement of their new Día de los Muertos Barbie doll for their Barbie Signature collector’s line was received with a mixed reception. The $75 Barbie was released on Sept. 12 and is already out of stock at Amazon, Target, and Walmart. Many consumers were enthusiastic about the product’s Latino representation, whereas a vocal majority were appalled by the doll’s inherent cultural appropriation. North American toy company Mattel credits Mexicaneting brand without understanding the meaning of it. They didn’t even care to use the right symbology for the dress and ornaments.” This is in reference to the specific character being portrayed by the doll, which is being the Mexican manifestation of Death, La Calavera de la Catrina. Like the original 1913 print from José Guadalupe Posada that popularized the character, she is always seen wearing a large Mexican sombrero with feathers and roses, according to Annenberg Learner.

That particular aesthetic is very intrinsic to the identity of La Catrina, as Posada’s print was made to imitate a very specific demographic that was prevalent during his time, las garbaceras. Garbanceras were known as the working-class women that dressed in fancy attire as to appear like members of the higher aristocracy of the time.

Posada’s interpretation of La Catrina is a satirical icon, with its intent to claim that, no matter how rich or poor anyone thinks they or whether someone is in high social standing, underneath we are all nothing but bones, and we all share the same cosmic fate, being death. The print was also meant to highlight the duality of these women; that they are not who they present themselves to be; that there is a darker side to them that believes that they are of higher importance because of the way they dress. With that said, the doll gives less of the impression that it is a faithful adaptation of the persona as a Barbie doll, but instead that it’s the designer’s own auteurist concretization of the holiday in the context of it being Día de los Muertos doll

processions of El Día de los Muertos.

For instance, University freshman Erica Quintero was pleased to see that the doll wears a similar marigold flower crown and braids that her mom would do for her during the holiday back in Mexico.

“I would buy it as a kid. The thing is that, since I’m mestiza, I don’t really celebrate it that much because that’s celebrated mostly by the indigenous people. But my mom would make me the flower crown to wear, and the braids just like on the doll. And the dress looks practically like a modernized Chiapas dress. I don’t think it’s disrespectful, really.”

The design behind the doll itself was made with the utmost respect, as Javier Meabe claims, because being Mexican himself, it was important to him that the doll was made with much care and attention. “[This] is very dear to my heart…I know how important it is to honor and respect family and friends that are no longer with us” he said to the New York Times. Some would argue the respect for the holiday speaks for itself, in the very quality of the doll itself.

The actual packaging for the doll had more work put into in than many other of the collector’s Barbie dolls. Most packages

come with a transparent plastic top, and the back of the box may have a description of what the doll is about and what it was made for. For the Día de los Muertos doll, the cover has an original textured print of the doll’s face with the Calavera makeup.

The box’s interior has four flat Calavera prints with a candle on top of the skull to symbolize the four cardinal points that in the ofrendas serve as a path for the spirits to find their way back to earth, according to Smithsonian Insider. The skull itself is surrounded by red roses and monarch butterflies, among other details. As far as the actual doll itself, this is one of the most complex paint-jobs done for a Barbie doll’s face due to the Calavera makeup alone.

This is not a usual makeup choice for these dolls, and there were plenty of graphical details added to better enhance the overall aesthetic measure that are only noticed upon closer inspection, namely the six white flowers that almost fade into the white face paint. The final detail that makes this doll unique is, although the bottom of the dress with the butterflies and skulls are just a regular print, the rest of the embroidery was sewn. However, consumers will take issue with some of the aesthetic choices although the doll is meant to be an amalgamation of the holiday as a whole as opposed to one single concept.

There may have been no ill intent behind the making of the Día de los Muertos Barbie doll, but consumers may continue to question whether or not this is all for profit or for progress.

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Halloween events around New York City KELSEY NICHOLSON Editor-in-Chief Pop-up stores are a staple for New York City residents looking for something unique to do on the weekends. With the holiday season (fall and winter) comes more pop-up experiences for University students to enjoy. As we step into October and Halloween takes over, more companies are introducing creepy pop-ups around the city. Here are a few worth checking out for the 2019 Halloween season.

Spooky Pumpkin Garden — New York Botanical Garden From now until Halloween, the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden at the New York Botanical Garden will be filled with pumpkins. Guests will be able to tour the garden, filled with pumpkins and skeletons. For weekend visitors, the Garden will be showcasing certain “spooky” animals like snakes and bats! 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx; $20 for students with ID. “All of Them Witches” Movie Series — Nitehawk Theaters Calling all witches: Nitehawk’s two locations (Park Slope & Williamsburg) will be featuring several witch-themed movies throughout the month of October during their “All of Them Witches” film series. See Halloween favorites such as “The Craft,” “Bell, Book and Candle,” “The Witches of Eastwick” (with Cher!), “Practical Magic,” and everyone’s favorite sister-led film, “Hocus Pocus.” 188 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn / 136 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn; $13.

Haunted Morris-Jumel Mansion Tours — Morris-Jumel Mansion Have you ever wanted to meet George Washington? Built in 1765, the MorrisJumel Mansion is the oldest house in Manhattan. Some of its former residents include former U.S. president George Washington, politician Aaron Burr, and infamous actress Eliza Jumel. The tour is conducted by paranormal investigators Vincent Carbone and Christopher Davalos. 65 Jumel Terrace, Manhattan; $35.

BangOn!NYC: Warehouse of Horrors — Knockdown Center This Halloween, New York’s hottest club is BangOn!NYC. Held in a century-old warehouse in Queens, BangOn!NYC’s Halloween dates (Oct. 25–26) boast a warehouse-

Morris-Jumel Mansion

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scale art installation, a silent disco, “ethereal interactions,” and performances by The Glitch Mob, San Holo, Claude VonStroke, Ekali, and more. 52-19 Flushing Ave, Queens; 1-Day $50, 2-Day $90.

Boo at the Zoo — Bronx Zoo Every year, the Bronx Zoo hosts Boo at the Zoo, a month-long Halloween festival full of frightening fun for all ages. Featuring a corn maze, costume parade, pumpkin carving demos, and more, guests can get into the spirit of the season. For those 21 and up, the Zoo also offers a Spooktacular Night Walk. Boo at the Zoo will be open on weekends throughout October. 2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx; Prices vary.

Gravesend Inn Haunted Hotel — Voorhees Theatre Students at City Tech Theatreworks have built high-tech scares inside of the “Gravesend Inn” for a fright-filled haunted house. Design, construction, and operating support is provided by students and faculty of City Tech’s Entertainment Technology Department. The attraction will be open from Oct. 25–31. 186 Jay St, Brooklyn; $5 for students with ID. I Can’t See — Downtown Marriott Hotel The production designers of “I Can’t See” are very clear: this is NOT a haunted house. It is an immersive and interactive sensory experience. Guests will be blindfolded and will be led through the exhibit as a character in the story being told. The narrative will unfold in front of you using the other four senses. It is inspired by the W.W. Jacobs classic ghost story “The Toll House.” The show runs roughly 45 minutes and is meant to terrify. 133 Greenwich St, Manhattan; $20 student rush 30 minutes before each show, or tickets from $45-$50 online.

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Malibu Farm restaurant comes to Seaport MAGGIE SMITH Contributor The West Coast has made its way to the South Street Seaport. The seventh location of Malibu Farm Restaurant opened its doors on Sept. 4. Located at 89 South Street on Pier 17, University students can check out the farm-to-table menu without having to travel far from campus. This Southern California inspired restaurant is open for brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Malibu Farm prides itself on preparing and serving plates that use fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients. While this does mean that some dishes are expensive, there are also some very reasonably priced options. Their menu consists largely of fish and veggie dishes, with several Mexican inspired meals, providing customers with a taste of California. Malibu Farm is very accommodating when it comes to diet-restriction as they offer a wide variety of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free meals.

The restaurant is decorated with a trendy beach vibe, making the atmosphere feel both sophisticated and relaxed. The bar opens up to the pier and provides a view of the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge.

The friendly, jovial, and very attentive staff make the environment feel even more welcoming and warm.

It’s a convenient and fun option to keep in mind for a date or a fun night with friends. The view of the East River adds extra charm as the beach-inspired meals are enjoyed right on the water.

The founder and chef, Helene Henderson, is passionate about preparing farm-to-table dishes to everyone who walks through the door of Malibu Farm.

“We’re cooking for the people, not for our egos,” she tells The New York Times. While the menu is designed and purposed to reflect California, Henderson is originally from Sweden. “I moved to the U.S. from Sweden with only $500 and landed in New York,” she tells Food & Wine. “It feels unbelievable to now open up a restaurant where it all started.” A few popular California-inspired

dishes that they serve are cauliflower crust pizzas, acai bowls, spaghetti squash lasagna, and avocado huarache.

A kid’s menu is offered as well.

Customers can arrive anytime during their hours of operation, but they also encourage customers to make reservations ahead of time. These can be booked online through their website. They can also bring along their pets to the South Street Seaport location since they serve dog dishes at the bar.

Malibu Farm sells home goods and apparel, which are available online and in the restaurant. Their six other locations are in cities such as Malibu, Miami, and Tokyo. This is the first and only New York City location of Malibu Farm. To find out more information about this place, University students can visit their website at www.malibufarm.nyc.com or follow their Instagram, @malibufarmnewyork.

Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; 5 p.m.–10 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

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Should you pass on ClassPass?

BROOKE SALAMONE Staff Writer

As University students are always on the go, it is often hard to find time to work out at a reasonable price.

With the sky-high prices of memberships to a variety of gyms and studios in New York City, University students may be searching for a cheaper alternative. ClassPass may be the answer.

ClassPass is a monthly fitness membership that allows members access to different gyms and studios across their chosen city. With a variety of different level plans, ClassPass provides its customers with credits to book classes of their liking.

The current pricing packages are:

1. $9 per month

(Includes four credits to book up to one class)

2. $29 per month

(Includes 15 credits to book up to 5 classes)

3. $49 per month

(Includes 27 credits to book up to 10 classes)

4. $79 per month

(Includes 45 credits to book up to 16 classes) While the variety of price packages range, ClassPass caters to their member’s physical and financial situation.

For example, University students who are always on the run and only have time to take one or two classes a week, $29 a month may work well with a budget.

With options ranging from dance, yoga, and martial arts, ClassPass allows you to attend all kinds of fitness sessions.

ClassPass also allows access to big-name gyms such as Flywheel, Dancebody, and Y7.

“What I like about ClassPass is the variety of options that you can choose from,” says University junior Lauren Moser. “If one day you are in the mood to do yoga, there are plenty of options there. The next day, if you want to switch it up, you also have that option as well.”

More University students have been sharing their opinions on ClassPass.

“I have never personally used ClassPass because I only like certain workouts, but I think it is a great idea for people who want to mix it up and try new classes at a cheaper price,” shared University junior Emma Note.

“From what I have heard, a lot of the classes are offered day-of and I personally like to plan ahead.”

Other students, on the other hand, are ClassPass lovers.

“Classpass is a great way to work out with friends on a college budget,” shared University junior Maddie Stanton. “They offer so many different types of classes you would never think of trying before. My favorite was the trampoline class! Honestly, overall I love ClassPass and would recommend it to anyone. ” Some University students are not familiar with ClassPass and what it has to offer. University sophomore Emily Dodaro said, “I have personally never heard of it, but I would love to learn more about it.” Dodaro continued, “It seems like you get it all together in one package.”

In addition to in-person classes, ClassPass also

ClassPass offers online virtual workout tutorials. The site offers introductory video series in their blog section that can be accessed anywhere and can help University students prepare for their first workout session.

With all these perks and benefits, it is easy to see why University students are loving what ClassPass has to offer.

For students who may have not heard of it before or are looking to give it a try, more information is available on the ClassPass company’s website, www.classpass.com.

Haunted ghost tours in Manhattan AMANDA VARGAS RIVERA Contributor

Our Town New York

New York City is an amazing place full of rich history and fascinating sights, but in this concrete jungle, there are more sinister and darker secrets waiting to be revealed. With Halloween approaching, the terrors of the city are slowly reaching the surface calling out to be discovered.

Unbeknownst to many, tours are held around the city to explore more of its unspoken past. They meet at night when ghosts are said to roam freely and explore their once known area. The Pace Press decided on getting a more insider look at one of these tours.

The NYC Ghosts tour company was chosen because of their prices as well as their location. The tours are priced at $25 a person with an additional $5 per person that allows for a 30-minute bonus tour with four more locations to visit. In addition, one can pay an additional $6 for a ghost plush they offer and that is as far as pricing goes.

When it comes to the tour itself, attendees visit six locations in total, 10 with the extra $5, beginning in Washington Square Park. The tour meets every night at 8 p.m. under the Washington Square Arch. From there, they visit locations such as Mark Twain’s House of Death, The Jefferson Market Library, and The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. However, a warning is in order as some of the subjects talked

about in this tour may be gruesome and triggering—topics, such as suicide, were brought up.

When asked about their experience on the tour, University freshman Sydney Foster said, “I knew a lot about the general information because I like searching about ghost stuff in big cities, but a lot of small details I didn’t know.

One story that impacted me a lot was about a girl that fell off the railing and was found by her mother at the Jefferson Market Library. I would do it again with my friends and family, and I also would recommend it to others. In fact, I already have.”

It is also interesting how students who have not experienced the tour would react wanting to see if this was something, they would be interested in doing. University freshman, Olivia Sturgell said, “I would take the tour. The $25 price tag did throw me off at first, but after I learned more about it and about what I would hear on the tour, I would definitely do it.”

University freshman Creed Baraan said, “I would do it because moments are only as special as the ones you share them with, so I don’t really care about the price if my friends would be down to go too.” For University students interested in booking a tour, go onto www.nycghosts.com to book a tour.

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